epithet /ˈɛpɪˌθɛt/

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  N-COUNT An epithet is an adjective or short phrase that is used as a way of criticizing or praising someone. 修饰词; 专指用以批评或表扬某人的形容词或短语 [正式]

  例：

  ...the religious issue which led to the epithet "bible-basher."

  ...衍生“《圣经》的狂热宣讲者”这一词语的宗教问题。